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March 18, 2015
venosan | A Report on the Wearability of "Venosan" Medical Compression Stockings
venosan | The Feel of Medical Compression Stockings
Worth trying if you experience leg swelling or discomfort
A Wear-Test Report on venosan Medical Compression Stockings
I came across an interesting newspaper article. Tokyo Vascular Surgery Clinic, a specialist clinic for varicose veins, recommends medical compression stockings for preventing economy syndrome (http://www.tokyokekkan.com/clinic/venosan/). The clinic highlights Swiss-made venosan medical compression stockings as "life-saving" socks. This time, I actually tried wearing the "Silver Line," a product for the general public from venosan.
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The "Silver Line" embodies the expertise of medical devices,
Socks developed for everyday wear by anyone
According to the clinic's website, regular use of compression stockings can improve symptoms such as leg swelling and fatigue caused by varicose veins.
Compared to regular stockings, compression stockings feature a stronger tightening pressure, with the highest pressure around the ankle, gradually decreasing upwards towards the calf. This design supports the calf muscles when worn.
Economy syndrome (officially known as pulmonary embolism) can occur when blood clots form due to prolonged immobility or by holding back from using the restroom. This happens because the muscles in the calf do not contract and relax, leading to blood pooling in the veins and leg fatigue. Medical compression stockings are said to support the calf muscles' "muscle pump action" – the function that helps return blood from the legs back to the heart against gravity.
Knee-high socks recommended especially for women with less muscle strength and the elderly
And furthermore, the Silver Line enters the era of high-tech materials—These compression stockings for the general public address common issues like difficulty in wearing, stuffiness, and odor by utilizing high-tech materials.
The Silver Line I tried is a graduated compression stocking in a high-sock style, woven with "silver fiber" for everyday wear. It's a standard model that incorporates the know-how from the high-end venosan 5000 product.
Its features include the ability to improve symptoms like leg swelling and fatigue caused by varicose veins through prolonged, everyday use. In the United States, where the product is well-known, people of all ages experiencing leg discomfort wear them daily.
When I actually put them on, they felt a bit snug at first, but the compression was noticeable. When worn correctly, they also give the legs a slimmer appearance, which is a nice bonus. As they are high socks, they can be worn with suits, which is convenient. While wearing leather shoes for extended periods can lead to tired, heavy legs, I felt that wearing these reduced fatigue and swelling. They are also machine washable, making them indispensable for business trips.
The Silver Line comes in a free size, making them graduated compression socks that can be worn comfortably without worrying about sizing.
venosan "Silver Line"
Sizes | Men's Free Size, Women's Free Size (2 types)
Color | Black
Compression | Medium
Price | ¥3,990
Made in | USA
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